Joint AERS and SEERS Spring 2007 Meeting

"Global change and its effects from rivers to the sea "

 
Spring Conference At-A-Glance
When: March 15-17, 2007.
Where:

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, NC. Here is a map of the local area.

Overview:

Meeting Program and Abstracts

The conference will begin with poster session and reception at NCSU Center for Marine Sciences & Technology (CMAST). The second day we will start with the keynote presentation and panel discussion on the conference theme. This will be followed by two days of platform presentations on estuarine and coastal research being conducted throughout the Mid-Atlantic and South-east region. We will also enjoy a fantastic oyster roast and dinner held at the Duke University Marine Lab on the second night.

Keynote & Panel:

Theme:

"Global change and its effects from rivers to the sea (with an example of the Albemarle-Pamlico Sound watershed)"

Keynote

Bob Howarth

Title - "Human acceleration of the nitrogen cycle: trends, drivers, and steps toward solution"

Panelists

Dave Mallinson – ECU
Courtney Hackney/Lynn Leonard – UNCW
Mike Mallin – UNCW
Hans Paerl – UNC-CH IMS
Dave Eggleston – NCSU
Lodging:

Atlantic Beach Amerisuites in Pine Knoll Shores, NC (Please reserve by March 1, 2007), Palm Suites of Atlantic Beach, and Sheraton - Atlantic Beach (see below for more information)

Tours:

Rachel Carson component of the NC National Estuarine Research Reserve; see below for more information
Workshop:

YSI Multiparameter Instrumentation Training Workshop on March 15 (see below for more information)

Spring 2007 AERS/SEERS Meeting Summary

 

Pictures of the Spring 2007 AERS/SEERS Meeting


Abstract Information

Abstracts submission is closed.

Presentations: 12 minutes MAX with a 3 minute question period (We will provide standard AV equipment)

Posters: Must give contact information of at least one author. Size MAX is 3' X 5'. Posters will be mounted on foam board for display (Foam board and mounting supplies will be provided on site).

Conference Registration


Fees for registration before March 1, 2007:
Student Member - $ 50
Regular Member - $ 70
Student Non-Member - $65
Regular Non-Member - $85


Fees for registration after March 1, 2007:
Student Member - $ 65
Regular Member - $ 85
Student Non-Member - $80
Regular Non-Member - $100


 

Student Volunteers Wanted!
We are searching for several student volunteers to provide A/V assistance during the meeting. If interested, please e-mail Craig Tobias (tobiasc "at" uncw.edu). Use the word “volunteer” in the subject line and please cc’ Bob Christian (CHRISTIANR'at"ecu.edu) on the email. Thanks and see you at the end of the week.


Student Travel Awards
To apply for a student travel award (typical award $75-125), students must do the following:
Register and submit an abstract and be giving a poster or oral presentation at the meeting for which support is requested
Be members in good standing (all dues paid)
Submit a copy of their presentation abstract, letter of application identifying their estimated meeting costs and other support (if any), their vita, and a letter of recommendation / support from an advisor by Feb. 15
All materials should be submitted electronically to David Osgood (dosgood "at" alb.edu)

Lodging

Atlantic Beach Amerisuites
118 Salter Path Road
Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
Tel: (252) 247-5118
Fax: (252) 247-5705
$69 per night, plus 15% tax (ask for AERS/SEERS)
***Reservations must be made by March 1, 2007***


Ammenities include: pull-out sofa bed, refrigerator, microwave, iron/board, safe, hair dryer, & free hot breakfast buffet. Free hot breakfast buffet (6:30-9:30am): eggs, sausage, waffles, pancakes, bagels, fruit, yogurt, pastries, coffee/tea, juices, etc. Parking and access to on-site fitness center are free. Please see hotel website for additional details and driving directions.

Palm Suites of Atlantic Beach
602 Fort Macon drive West
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Tel: (252) 247-6400
Availability: Thursday & Friday (15 & 16 Mar)
Rates: Streetside room: $55.00/night or Soundside room: $65.00/night
Mention: AERS/SEERS

Sheraton Atlantic Beach
2717 Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Tel: (800) 624-8875 or (252) 240-1155
Availability: Friday only (16 Mar)
Rates: $79.00/night
Mention: AERS/SEERS

Tour

 Rachel Carson component of the North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve

Limited to 15 people!! First register, first serve. Please pre-register by emailling Chris Voss (cmv "at" ecu.edu)
When: Saturday, March 17, 2007 @ 1:00pm (~ 2 hours duration)
Where: boats will leave from NERR dock on Pivers Island
Bring: appropriate clothing, binoculars, cameras (perhaps waterproof bag), sunscreen, etc.
For more info. contact: cmv0509 "at" ecu.edu
Note: a second trip may be scheduled if interest and weather suggest so

Workshop

YSI Multiparameter Instrumentation Training Workshop

Date:March 15
Time: 1-5 P.M.
Location: AmeriSuites conference room
Price: This is a free workshop
Contact: If you are interested in attending, please contact Matt Previte (mprevite@ysi.com or (863) 370-2604)
Speaker: Matt Previte, YSI/SonTek SE Regional Manager. Matt has over 8-years experience in sales and application/technical support with multiparameter water quality instruments.
Information: We hope that you will join us for an informative and valuable training. Our objective is to provide a condensed version of the full 2 day training session given at the YSI manufacturing plant. We will cover proper maintenance and calibration procedures as well as application specific operation fundamentals. At the end of the day, we will be open for a question and answer session to ask about your specific instruments and operation. YSI will have an exhibit during the conference, so you can always ask follow up questions after the meeting as well. The workshop will focus on: Sensor Technology, including Optical DO, Calibration Procedures & Techniques, Instrument Operation, Quality Assurance Procedures, Data Acquisition, Measurement Techniques, and Care & Maintenance. If time permits we can also discuss: YSI handheld instruments and New Technologies from YSI and SonTek.

Conference Schedule

Detailed Schedule

Thursday PM
YSI Multiparameter Instrumentation Training Workshop (1-5 PM, must pre-register)
Opening Social

Friday AM (Registration continues all day)
Continental Breakfast
Opening Remarks and Introduction (AERS president Dave Yozzo)
Keynote Address
Panel Presentations/Discussion

Friday PM
Lunch Break (on your own) and Poster Session at NCSU Center for Marine Sciences & Technology (CMAST)
Technical Presentations
AERS Business Meeting
Oyster roast and dinner at Duke University Marine Lab

Saturday AM
Continental Breakfast
Technical Presentations
Student Awards and Closing remarks

Saturday PM
1:00 PM Field trip to the Rachel Carson Component of the NC NERR

 

We would like to thank our sponsors:

 East Carolina University - Coastal and Maritime Council

 East Carolina University - Coastal Marine Resources - PhD Program

East Carolina University - Biology Department

The University of North Carolina - Coastal Studies Institute

NCSU – Center for Marine Sciences and Technology

Duke University Marine Lab

The University of North Carolina - Coastal Studies Institute

Albemarle Pamlico National Estuary Program

North Carolina Coastal Reserve

 

If you or your company would like to sponsor the meeting please contact Robert Christian (christianr "at" ecu.edu)

Questions? Concerns?
If you have specific concerns regarding abstract submission or registration, please contact Rachael Blake, AERS Program Chair, at reblake"at"vims.edu.